DarkLInkVX
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What does this mean? How do I fix it?
Installation cannot start because of error in support files
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DarkLInkVX
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I put in the CD, I click install, and it gives me that error message.
I'm playing Civ 3. I have Windows XP.
I'm playing Civ 3. I have Windows XP.
DarkLInkVX
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I AM trying to reinstall. It won't let me.
I already uninstalled it, but it didn't completely uninstall. Basically I can't remove the game, but I can't play it or reinstall it either.
Very odd.
I already uninstalled it, but it didn't completely uninstall. Basically I can't remove the game, but I can't play it or reinstall it either.
Very odd.
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After uninstalling try deleting the Civ3 directory. The default directory should be something like C:\Program Files\Infogrames Interactive\Civilization 3. Delete that entire Infogrames folder and then try to install and tell me if you have anymore problems.
DarkLInkVX
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I "uninstalled it" but it didn't really do anything. So I deleted the folder and anything having to do with Civ 3...and it STILL DOESN'T WORK!
DarkLInkVX
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Actually. I just figured out I don't.
March 2002 I dropped about 30$ on a Civilization 3 game. The guy had a picture of the game and all. I got a version which I found strange. It had a small instruction page that told how to install the game. It looked official just like the CD. Both had game screenshots (the little piece of paper) along with Sid Meier's name and Civlizaiton 3. The CD was the same. It included the Firaxis and Infogrames logo on it. A little art on the CD and "Sid Meier's Civilization 3" printed on it.
I never suspected anything till I downloaded 1.29f and found out the CD wasn't being read correctly. It kind of raised a red flag, but I ignored it. I just downloaded the No-CD and assumed it'd all be alright. Now that you've pointed this out, I took a closer look and found a small text file that a group of hackers 'ripped" this game to their own version. I'm really annoyed for having dropped $30 on what I thought to be a legitimate version. Oh well...Looks like I've gotta go buy a new copy :/
Thanks for all the help.
March 2002 I dropped about 30$ on a Civilization 3 game. The guy had a picture of the game and all. I got a version which I found strange. It had a small instruction page that told how to install the game. It looked official just like the CD. Both had game screenshots (the little piece of paper) along with Sid Meier's name and Civlizaiton 3. The CD was the same. It included the Firaxis and Infogrames logo on it. A little art on the CD and "Sid Meier's Civilization 3" printed on it.
I never suspected anything till I downloaded 1.29f and found out the CD wasn't being read correctly. It kind of raised a red flag, but I ignored it. I just downloaded the No-CD and assumed it'd all be alright. Now that you've pointed this out, I took a closer look and found a small text file that a group of hackers 'ripped" this game to their own version. I'm really annoyed for having dropped $30 on what I thought to be a legitimate version. Oh well...Looks like I've gotta go buy a new copy :/
Thanks for all the help.
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